Environmental Document Writer​/Transportation Program Specialist

Working Title:

Environmental Document Writer Job Class:
Transportation Program Specialist 2 or Transportation Specialist 1 Agency:
Transportation Dept

• Job
• Location:
  
  Roseville
• Telework Eligible:
  Yes
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 09/12/2026
• Closing Date: 10/02/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Transportation Dept / Transportation-MAPE
• Division/Unit:
  Metro / Project Documentation
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Transportation Program Specialist 2
  
  Salary Range: $26.89 - $39.22 / hourly; $56,146 - $81,891 / annually
• Transportation Program Specialist 1
  
  Salary Range: $24.40 - $35.30 / hourly; $50,947 - $73,706 / annually
• Job Class Option:
  Environmental
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

• The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

This position is located at district headquarters in Roseville and may have the flexibility to work in the office or a hybrid schedule that includes in office and teleworking time. If working a hybrid schedule, the incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor.

Note to applicants:
The vacancy for this position is a Transportation Program Specialist 2. The posting is being announced at two different classes at the same time, Transportation Program Specialist 1 and 2. If the position is not filled at the Transportation Specialist 2 level, it may be filled at the Transportation Specialist 1 level.

This position will provide data collection, technical analysis, and document preparation of federal and state environmental documents for the MnDOT Metro District Project Controls Group.

• Two (2) years of professional experience; OR a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental/Natural Resources Studies/Science, Transportation Planning or Engineering, or other related degree plus one (1) year of professional experience that demonstrates the following.
• Experience writing technical documents related to environmental topics sufficient to communicate technical information related to engineering principles; environmental resource rules, regulations, and impacts; and state and federal regulations, policies and practices related to the environmental documentation processes.
• Ability to independently and sufficiently complete state and federal environmental documents of low to moderate complexity.
• Experience using Microsoft Office software such as Microsoft Excel and Word to organize text, tables and data.
• Application of practices and methods of information/data collection.
• Ability to collect, organize, and accurately summarize information and technical data.
• Experience writing or assisting with preparation of technical documents that communicate engineering, natural resources, and government agency requirements.

• One year of professional experience, two years of advanced clerical or technical experience, OR a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental/Natural Resources Studies/Science, Transportation Planning or Engineering, or other related degree that demonstrates knowledge, skills and abilities in the following areas:
• Ability to collect, organize, and accurately summarize information and technical data.
• Experience writing or assisting with preparation of technical documents that communicate engineering, natural resources, and government agency requirements.